On October 13, 2014, our Goodman Acker P.C. client was involved in an automobile accident on Currie Road in Lyon Township, Michigan (Oakland County). The collision took place at approximately 2:45 in the afternoon at the intersection of Currie Road and 10 Mile Road. Our client was driving eastbound on 10 Mile Road, near Currie […]
Many people wonder if it is really necessary to hire a lawyer after a car accident. After all, how difficult can it be to submit a claim with your insurance company? What most people are unaware of is that handling your case without representation can seriously diminish the amount of money they will receive in […]
You may have noticed that there have been quite a few auto recalls in recent years. GM has recalled 1.6 million vehicles worldwide over issues with a faulty ignition switch, and Toyota recently settled a federal probe to the tune of $1.8 billion over complaints related to unintended acceleration in popular models. Volkswagen may also […]
The lawyers at Goodman Acker, P.C. are no strangers to the horrors of car accidents. With over 270,000 car accidents occurring in Michigan each year, one begins to wonder what causes all of these accidents. One cause that is a growing concern is texting and driving. Texting and driving is a dangerous and deadly form […]
On August 9, 2015, our Goodman Acker, P.C. client was involved in a T-bone collision at the intersection of John R. Road and Brockton Road in Madison Heights, Michigan. The car accident took place at approximately 5:09 p.m. Our client was driving northbound on John R. Road at Brockton when another motorist driving southbound on […]
Traumatic brain injuries can have a wide range of psychological and physical effects. While some symptoms are obvious and may appear immediately after a head trauma, other symptoms may not manifest themselves until days or even weeks after an accident. Below, we have compiled a list of the telltale signs of traumatic brain injuries. When you […]
If you’ve ever considered working with a lawyer, you may have seen some of them advertising something called contingency fees. Contingency fee agreements mean that a lawyer’s fee is contingent upon the outcome of the case, meaning they only get paid if they are able to make a recovery in the form of a settlement or verdict. […]
A new Michigan law now allows drivers to show proof of automobile insurance to law enforcement using smart phones or tablets. Originally signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder in October 2015 (House Bill 4193), the legislation officially took effect on January 5, 2016. The purpose of the law is to give drivers greater flexibility […]
On January 6, 2016, Goodman Acker clients, a husband and wife, were t-boned while headed west on M-5 in Commerce Township, Michigan. According to the police report, a negligent driver passed through a red light at 14 mile road and t-boned our client’s vehicle in the intersection of M-5 and 14 mile road. The incident […]
Each year in the United States, approximately 850,000 people receive medical attention for a dog bite, with the CDC estimating more than 4.5 million dog bite victims per year. Dog bites can be extremely painful and, in the worst cases, can be fatal. Dog owners who knowingly keep a vicious or dangerous animal not only face civil […]
